Join Elegba Folklore Society at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on June 7 - 8, at 5p on June 7 and at 2p on June 8, for a vast display of literature featuring topics including black history, social justice, science, health, African Diasporic culture, African spirituality, personal development, novels and children’s books. Short talks by independent authors and book signings, a keynote speaker, live performances plus the Freedom Market filled with unique finds, tasty food and beverages and highlighting the Get Woke Youth Summit compliment this conscious literary festival in observance of Juneteenth.
Join us for Happy Hour! (BOGO tickets available at door only)
Unwind and indulge in our irresistible Happy Hour special! From 5pm to 6pm, swing by for our exclusive BOGO offer: Purchase one ticket for $10 and savor the second for just $5! It's the perfect way to double the fun without breaking the bank. Bring your friends and join us after work for a delightful evening filled with great deals and even greater company. See you there!
The observance continues on Sunday, June 9 beginning at 2p at the Manchester Dock with A Tribute to the Ancestors, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans. An evolutionary, experiential and visceral walk along the Trail of Enslaved Africans, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in past occurrences that impact our perspectives today. From the African arrival point at the Dock to Shockoe Bottom and the sites of holding pens, jails, blocks and African burial ground, interpreters will interweave the narratives of enslaved Africans with the historical record. Participants will have the chance to ponder the impact of enslavement on the enslaved as shared in their own words and from their own view. This program includes riverside meditative community rituals for Ancestral homage.